Off with another broken rib.
I was trying to figure out how it happened.
I'm learning to wing and did it trying to start in shallow onshore conditions.
I thought I did it clambering on all the time. Then I remembered I tried to paddle out into deeper water and had a sharp pain in my rib. I didn't try paddling after that as it was too painful.
I had a hard plastic gadget in the front pocket ( thermometer, compass,whistle) which must have done the damage as I plonked myself onto the board.
Probably less likely sailboarding but it could still be an issue if your chest connects with the equipment.
Don't carry solid objects in the pockets .
Grr . I'm angry at myself for stuffing up the season with such a silly thing. Usually it's impact onto the carbon boom that breaks them.
Good point. Pockets on vests are generally not well designed for active watersports, but can be very useful to carry certain items we might need. I created custom pockets for mine and attached them (inside the vest) at the front of each shoulder. I find that they don't get in the way there at all & I figured it's almost impossible to fall on them there! PLB on one side, key + option of cellphone or other useful bits on other side.
Get well soon, Sue, and don't go breaking ribs anymore.
